Hans-Peter Feldmann

Born 1941 (79 years old)

German conceptual artist, approach to art-making is one of collecting, ordering and re-presenting.

He went to  University of Arts and Industrial Design Linz in Austria in the 60’s.

1968 production of his first small handmade books.

1979 decided to walk away from the art world, He destroyed and gave away the work he had in his possession.

till 1989 when he had a show agin.

His work is from repurposing found things like amateur snapshots, prints and many other found works.

He made groups of photos like women’s clothing and shoes, sea scapes. He also made small books of these images as well.

2010 work a Hugo Boss prize a recognizing significant achievement in contemporary art.

2011 solo exhibition at the Guggenheim.

Taking famous white statues and making them color.